Carnegie Mellon Libraries: Archives: Architecture

Archives: Architecture

Henry Hornbostel, c1900.
Image courtesy of Carnegie Mellon University Archives
Carnegie Mellon University is of interest to students of architecture for three reasons. First, architecture has always been a field of study for the school, both as a technical school and as a university. Second, the architectural design of the campus itself is a product of Henry Hornbostel (1867-1931), prolific architect and influential instructor at Carnegie Tech. Third, the school is the alma mater of influential architects in all areas of the field. While the Carnegie Mellon University Architecture Archives contains drawings, publications, and collections pertaining to campus buildings and alumni and local architects, the University Archives contains significant collections pertaining to the evolution of the School of Architecture, the creation of Hornbostel's plan for the campus, photographs of both existing and former campus buildings, and evidence of various changes to the campus and its buildings over the years.

Physical Plant
7 linear feet of papers, 1904-94.
These papers relate to campus building projects and other activities. Includes correspondence to and from campus architect, Henry Hornbostel.

College of Fine Arts (CFA)
45 linear feet of papers, 1905-99.
This collection includes records from the Dean's Office and the Architecture, Art, Design, Drama, and Music departments.

School of Applied Design
2 linear feet of papers, 1907-23.
Includes annual reports, Beaux Arts Ball, and Architecture department information. The school changed its name to College of Fine Arts in 1921.

Andrew Carnegie Collection
6 linear feet of papers, photographs and publications, 1851-1914.
The collection contains Carnegie's personal papers, many of which pertain to the founding of Carnegie Technical Schools.

Real Estate Plat-Book of Pittsburgh Collection
19 volumes containing real estate information for the City of Pittsburgh, 1889-1929. Many of the volumes are Sanborn Maps and contain structural and design information concerning Pittsburgh buildings.

Joel Tarr Papers
4 linear feet of student papers on Pittsburgh history, includings studies of local buildings, architects, and neighborhoods.

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